"I'll use my tactics to fight my fight and not get drawn into a Matt Skelton type of fight," Price told Sky Sports News.

Skelton, at the age of 45, is widely considered to be cannon fodder for Price, although he has won his last three bouts. The chance to win titles has inspired the Bedford Banger to focus his training for what could be his last crack at the British belt.

"It's a good fight, and it's a big fight regardless of where I am in my career," Skelton said.

"David Price has been built up for big things so it's an important fight for me. It's for the British and Commonwealth [titles].